Gauntlet is a pretty generic term, the word describes several different styles of glove, but let's be honest when someone says gauntlet you think knight! A knight's gauntlets were essential to his armor, covering his hands and forearms the gauntlets were a necessity for those bold knights off to rescue a damsel in distress. These days, however, armor plated gauntlets are not really what you need unless you're after a cool knight themed tattoo idea!